How to pronounce appointees
Say it like uh-POYN-teez. Appointees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN).
- uh
- POYN
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appointees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appointees
American and British speakers say appointees in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔɪntiz/ in the US and /əˈpɔɪntiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-POYN-teez.
Other ways to say appointees
Appointees also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-poyn-TEEZ /əpɔɪnˈtiz/
What does appointees mean?
- plural of appointee How to pronounce appointee
Questions about saying appointees
How do you pronounce appointees?
Say uh-POYN-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔɪntiz/. In British English it is /əˈpɔɪntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appointees?
Appointees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN). Broken into parts: uh · POYN · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say appointees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔɪntiz/ and the British form is /əˈpɔɪntiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.